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Prawn Crackers • 6Chilli & Lemongrass Spiced Cashews (V, VG) • 7Curried White Bean Dip With Roti Chips (V) • 8

FIRECRACKER CLUB JOIN US ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH FOR ALL YOU CAN EAT SPICY

FIRECRACKER CHICKEN FOR ONLY $35 & YOUR FIRST KINGFISHER BEER IS ON US!

To START & ShARECombo Platter a selection of our popular entrées to share • 38SFC Sichuan spiced fried chicken with lemongrass mayo & Kecap Manis • 16Little Dragon Tacos S.E. Asian shrimp in a smoky chilli sauce with avocado & fresh coriander in a soft roti shell • 16 Baby Pho Bo a taster serve of our Vietnamese beef fillet noodle soup • 11South Island Salmon house cured salmon with a Thai green curry pea & herb sauce, fresh apple & a black vinegar caramel dressing • 18 Thai Gulf Jumbo Prawns steamed with fresh spring onion, coriander, mint & basil • 18Firecracker Sliders our famous Firecracker spiced chicken sandwiched in a fresh bun with chilli mayo • One for $6 • Three for $16Vietnamese Summer Rolls (V*, VG*) vegetables & glass noodles wrapped in rice paper, served with a lime, garlic & chilli dipping sauce • 14Stuffed Naan filled with cream cheese, bacon & chilli jam then tandoor baked • 11 Malai Chicken tender pieces of chicken marinated in yoghurt, cumin, ginger, cardamom & pepper then tandoor baked • 17Peppered Squid lightly battered with chilli flakes & coriander, served with a herb aioli • 15Krishna Pakhora (V, VG) cauliflower, pumpkin & potato slices fried in chickpea batter, served with a mint, coriander & tamarind dipping sauce • 14Spice Grill Chicken Satay topped with our warm housemade peanut sauce • 17

Sticky Pork Belly with a chilli caramel glaze & Asian black vinegar, topped with a Chinese cabbage, apple, mint & coriander slaw • 26 Pho Bo twice cooked beef fillet, rice noodles, bean sprouts, chilli, Asian herbs & crushed peanuts, in a fragrant beef broth • 24Wok Lobster Cook Strait crayfish wok tossed with jumbo prawns, XO sauce, water chestnuts & market vegetables • 39 Sichuan Style Vegetables (V*, VG*) seasonal vegetables, fresh chilli & tofu wok fried in Chinese hot bean paste • 21Malabar Fish Curry fish fillets in creamy coconut, chilli, mustard seed, turmeric & onion • 25

Shaking Beef Vietnamese style wok seared beef fillet with garlic, spring onion & red onion, served on peppery leaves with a lime dipping sauce • 27 Malay Hawker Style Fried Fish & Prawns with a kaffir lime, coconut, candlenut & chilli sauce • 26Butter Chicken marinated tandoor baked chicken served in our creamy tomato & butter sauce • 24South Indian Spice Scented Lentil Curry (V, VG) dhal & kidney beans in a spiced coconut cream • 19Firecracker Chicken chilli crumbed pieces wok fried in our famous hot Malay chilli sambal sauce • 25 Beef Rendang Indonesian dry curry; slow braised beef with coconut milk, star anise, crispy shallots & cardamom • 25

25 Herb & Spice Indian Lamb Curry slow cooked diced lamb in a savoury spiced curry with our secret mix of spices; this is a Monsoon Poon classic • 25Black Pepper & Chilli Tofu (V) with wok tossed bok choy & broccoli • 21Thai Yellow Chicken tender chicken in our yellow coconut curry with kaffir lime, lemongrass & galangal • 24 Bali Prawns with green beans, zucchini, eggplant & broccoli in an aromatic green coconut broth • 26 Nasi Goreng Indonesian spiced fried rice with chicken, shrimp, squid, market vegetables, egg & chilli • 24 Kashmir Potato, Pea & Cauliflower Curry (V) soft fried potatoes & cauliflower in savoury vegetable sauce with English peas & mint oil • 21

Singapore Fried Noodles (V*, VG*) rice noodles, chicken, shrimp, bean sprouts, red & green peppers, onion, chilli & egg • 24 MAKE IT chilli crumbed chicken • 27Roast Duck Mee Goreng (V*) egg noodles, house roasted 5 spice duck, red & green peppers, onion & bean sprouts • 26Bangkok Street Noodles (V*, VG*) flat rice noodles, chicken, market vegetables, tamarind, chilli, egg & crushed spiced cashews • 24

Thai Beef Salad roasted beef fillet, cucumber, spiced cashews, bean sprouts, cherry tomatoes & Asian herbs, with a chilli, lime, ginger & lemongrass dressing • 24Peking Duck Salad house roasted 5 spice duck with mandarin, capsicum, cucumber, mesclun, spinach, pine nuts & a sesame lime dressing • 26Indian Empire Spiced Chickpea Salad (V, VG*) crispy chickpeas with spiced cashews, cauliflower, cranberries, chilli, cucumber, chaat masala, yoghurt & Lot Eight Vietnamese olive oil • 19

Sweet Chilli Eggplant crispy slices wok tossed with garlic & coriander • 11Bok Choy (V*, VG*) with black beans, oyster sauce & garlic • 11Kachumber Salad (V, VG) cucumber, tomato, red onion, lime & cumin with shredded fresh mint & coriander • 9 Steamed Green Beans (V, VG*) tossed in a chilli, garlic & lemongrass butter • 8Iceberg Lettuce Wedge (V, VG*) with an Asian herb ranch dressing & pink onions • 6

meat, seafood & vegetables

Gift vouchers available. Restaurant Association vouchers accepted.

Chef: Raju Rai (V) = Vegetarian dish (VG) = Vegan dish (*) = on request Food Allergy Menu available; please inform your waiter of any dietary requirements & note that not all ingredients are listed for each dish.

All of our red meat & poultry is Halal & all chicken & eggs are free range.

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• Poppadoms (V, VG) • 4• Roti (V) • 6• Classic Naan (V) • 5• Caramelised Onion & Garlic Naan (V) • 6

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• Steamed Basmati Rice (V, VG) • 4• Coconut Rice (V, VG) • 5

Condiments - $4

• Peanut Sauce (V)

• Chilli Sambal • Raita (V)

• Chopped Chilli (V, VG)

T R A D I N G H O U S E R E S T A U R A N T

Available in the bar 4-6pm every day

with refreshing Seagers gin

Somersby Blackberry

Poon Star Pilsner

F O R G O O D T I M E S

Coconut Mojito Picture yourself lying on the beach with this one in your hand; Havana 3yo rum, Malibu coconut rum, lime, coconut water, mint, sparkling soda • 15

The Fresh Prince of Twelve Blair Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool; Beefeater gin, Pavan grape liqueur, berrylicious tea, apple, lemon • 15

Gurkarita Every cocktail list needs a Margarita, this is ours; El Jimador Reposado tequila, lime, mango, agave nectar, chilli • 15

Mabuk Monkey A zingy citrus slushy to awaken the tastebuds; Belvedere vodka, lemon, lime, lemongrass, lemonade • 15

One Night In Bangkok Make sure it’s one to remember; Jameson whiskey, gingerbread, pineapple, lime • 15

Dynasty Refreshingly simple & oh so tasty; Havana 3yo rum, kaffir lime leaves, lime, sugar • 14

Pretty Thai For A Fly Guy Like a Dark & Stormy only better; Stolen Spiced rum, Cruzan Black Strap rum, ginger, lime, chilli, palm sugar, ginger beer • 15

Ruby Tuesday The ultimate pink drink; Absolut Raspberri vodka, Cointreau orange liqueur, sour rhubarb liqueur, grapefruit, lemon, raspberries • 15

Loan Me A Panda A summery little number for all seasons; Campari, Aperol, Napoleon mandarin liqueur, watermelon, apple, lemon • 14

Ho Chi Minh Mule A Monsoon Poon classic & a real treat; 42 Below Feijoa vodka, New Zealand Pinot Noir, cranberry, mint, lime, ginger beer • 15

Mr Miyagi The perfect thirst quencher after a bout of karate; Tanqueray gin, lemon, basil, elderflower, watermelon, lemonade • 15

Uncle Ho’s Old Fashioned He reckons one is never enough; Kraken spiced rum, Tawny Port, Sumatran spices, palm sugar, Angostura bitters • 15

Tom Yum Collins An Asian spin on a classic favourite; Hayman’s Old Tom gin, lemongrass, coriander, chilli, lemon, ginger, sparkling soda • 15

Zombie Guaranteed to kick off a good night or keep one rolling; Havana 3yo rum, Havana Especial rum, Cruzan Black Strap rum, apricot brandy, pineapple, lime, passionfruit • 16

RosebudFruit juice for grown-ups; Belvedere vodka, vanilla, cranberry, pineapple, passionfruit, lemon • 14

Salted Caramel Hard Shake A decadent way to combine dessert with your next drink; Stolen dark rum, butterscotch liqueur, vanilla bean gelato, salted caramel, milk • 15

Espresso Martini A beautiful pick-me-up at any time of day; Mr. Black coffee liqueur, Belvedere vodka, house made cold brew coffee, palm sugar • 15

Strawberries & Cream A heavenly summer’s dream; Belvedere vodka, strawberry, cranberry, coconut cream, lime • 15

S’MoreThe revamped campfire treat; Belvedere vodka, chocolate, toasted marshmallows, vanilla bean gelato, milk, cookie crumb • 15

we Choose, you booze!$14 gets you the

bartender’s choice

easy does itRefreshing & Non-Alcoholic

Hidden Dragon A thirst quenching combination; apple, elderflower, mint, lime, sparkling soda • 8

The Colonial Long, juicy & refreshing; lime, lemon, passionfruit, Angostura bitters, lemonade • 8

Maid In China Summer in a glass; lychee, basil, elderflower, rosewater, apple, lemon, sparkling soda • 8

Virgin RosebudA fruity little number; pineapple, cranberry, passionfruit, vanilla, lemon • 8

Mix up your choice

with a house spirit for $6

WImBLEdon(serves 2)

A classic pairing of Pimm’s No.1 & Hayman’s London Dry gin, built with oranges, lemons, blueberries, cucumber & mint, then

finished with lemonade fizz • 28

12 Blair St, Wellington | Phone 04 803 3555 | www.monsoonpoon.co.nz

desseRt CoCktailsSweet Treats & Happy Endings

SAnGRIA (1 litre to share)

Juicy peaches,

crisp white wine, fruity peach liqueur,

lemon & mint, crowned with sparkling soda

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